Dr Gaurav Agarwal

About

Dr Gaurav Agarwal FRCP is a highly experienced Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology, General Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine, with more than 23 years of clinical experience.

A gold medal-winning medical graduate, Dr Agarwal completed specialist training across leading hospitals including Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College Hospital. He has worked as a Consultant Physician since 2010 and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in 2016. He also holds a Diploma with Distinction in Endocrinology and Diabetes from Queen Mary University of London.

Dr Agarwal provides face-to-face and virtual consultations for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, parathyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary conditions, sex hormone disorders, weight-related health concerns and general medical conditions. He is passionate about preventative healthcare and supports patients through personalised treatment plans and lifestyle interventions designed to improve long-term health outcomes.

In addition to his specialist endocrine practice, Dr Agarwal is highly experienced in the assessment and management of acute medical conditions including pneumonia, breathlessness, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, blood clots and atrial fibrillation. Where appropriate, he can arrange direct hospital admission under his care, helping patients access prompt treatment.

Dr Agarwal is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care. He takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, ensuring patients feel informed and confident in managing their health.

Alongside his clinical work, he is Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, a Consultant Medical Appraiser, and a GMC-recognised trainer and educational supervisor. He has received multiple awards in recognition of his clinical excellence and leadership.

Special interests

• Thyroid disease, nodules, thyroiditis, hyper- and hypothyroidism
• Parathyroid disease, hyper- and hypo-calcaemia, Vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis
• Pituitary disorders, hyperprolactinaemia (raised prolactin), hypopituitarism
• Adrenal nodules, Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency, Conn’s and Cushing’s syndrome, Phaeochromocytoma
• General & Acute Medical Conditions – breathlessness, pneumonia, tiredness, fatigue, dizziness, chest pain, numbness, atrial fibrillation, UTI, pyelonephritis, Venous Clot disease such as DVT and PE
• Deficiency of and Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)
• Medical weight loss treatments – including tablets and injections where needed
• Diabetes (type 1 and 2), high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Dynamic tests – Dexamethasone suppression test, Cortisol Day Curve, Short Synacthen Test & Cannulated Prolactin test

Other interests

• Amenorrhoea – irregular periods, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, hirsutism (excess hair growth), menopause
• Disorders of salt (hyponatremia) and water balance (excess thirst and urination)  
• General health and well-being check-ups

Personal interests

Long walks and keeping fit 

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Gaurav Agarwal at Nuffield Health

• Blood test
• Fatigue screen
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Endocrine investigations
• Cardiovascular risk profile
• Core biochemistry screens
• CT scan (or CAT scan)
• Chronic kidney disease monitoring
• Osteoporosis screen
• Vitamin deficiency test
• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
• Nutrition
• Gluten sensitivity screening
• Fine needle biopsy
• Bone density scanning (DXA)
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• MRI scan
• Ultrasound

Locations Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with

Related experience

Research

• Reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescribing    
• Improving Sepsis Management   
• Reducing Acute Kidney Injury
• Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism.

Memberships

• Diabetes UK
• Society for Endocrinology
• Society for Acute Medicine
• Royal College of Physicians
• British Medical Association
• General Medical Council
• Medical Protection Society

Other posts held

• Consultant at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Insurers Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with

Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with the following private medical insurance providers:

• Allianz
• Aviva Health
• AXA Health
• Preferred Healthcare
• Vitality Health (Pru Health)
• WPA
• Alliance Healthcare
• Bupa
• Bupa Global
• The Exeter
• Healix
• Cigna
• Cigna International

Declaration

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.